10 best throat sprays for kids

 
  Name
  Rating
  Nomination

The best throat sprays for children from one year old

1 Miramistin 4.49
The most popular
2 Aqualor Throat 4.46
Allowed from 6 months
3 Derinat 4.15
The safest

The best throat sprays for children from 3 years old

1 Ingalipt 4.56
The best ratio of price and quality
2 Tantum Verde 4.31
Most frequently nominated
3 Hexoral 4.27
Convenient application 2 times a day

The best throat sprays for children from 5 years old

1 Cameton 4.34
The most natural composition
2 Lugol 4.32
Best price
3 TheraFlu Lar 4.13
4 Hexaspray 4.07

A sore throat is one of the most unpleasant symptoms for children that accompanies most colds. Sprays with antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties can quickly stop discomfort. Not all of them can be used for treatment in childhood, but there are a number of drugs that are suitable for these purposes.

We have prepared a rating of the best throat sprays that will help alleviate the child's condition with most ENT diseases. The TOP included drugs with the best reviews from doctors and parents, optimal compositions and a minimum of side effects, allowed for children after 1, 3 and 5 years.

There are contraindications! Consult your doctor!

The best throat sprays for children from one year old

For children under three years of age, the use of throat medicines in spray format is contraindicated, but there are a few exceptions. Despite the harmlessness and absence of contraindications, these drugs can only be used as prescribed by a doctor and under his supervision.

Top 3. Derinat

Rating (2022): 4.15
Accounted for 646 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Eapteka, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky, Vrachi.rf
The safest

Derinat in the spray format is intended for use in children from the age of three, but most doctors agree that it can be used after a year, since a rather large fraction is obtained when sprayed.

  • Average price: 420 rubles. (10 ml)
  • Producer: FZ Immunnoleks (Russia)
  • Active ingredient: sodium deoxyribonucleate
  • Vacation rule: no prescription
  • Dosage: 4-6 times a day for 1-2 irrigations
  • Side effects: none

Derinat is available in the form of drops approved for use in children from birth, and a spray, which is indicated from the age of three. Some doctors prescribe a drug with a spray after a year, since this dosage form is best suited for treating the throat. Derinat is indicated for most ENT diseases, including pharyngitis and tonsillitis. It does not matter if the cause of the disease is a virus or a bacterial infection. A pronounced immunomodulatory effect is aimed at activating the body's own defenses, which contributes to a speedy recovery. The reviews of the parents of those children who were prescribed this drug are mostly positive.

Pros and cons
  • High security
  • No contraindications and side effects
  • Can be used for prevention
  • Above average cost
  • The effectiveness of the drug is not recognized by all doctors

Top 2. Aqualor Throat

Rating (2022): 4.46
Accounted for 165 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Otzovik, Protabletky, Оtabletkah, Ozon
Allowed from 6 months

Aqualor Throat is the only spray that is officially approved for use in children of the first year of life, starting from six months.

  • Average price: 430 rubles. (125 ml)
  • Manufacturer: AURENA LABORATORIES, AB (Sweden)
  • Active ingredient: sea water, extracts of aloe vera and roman chamomile
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 2-6 times a day for 1 irrigation
  • Side effects: none

Aqualor Throat is practically the only drug in spray format that is allowed for children from six months. The composition based on sea water and extracts of medicinal plants will improve the condition of most diseases of the nose and throat, regardless of the cause of their occurrence. It has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect, allows you to remove purulent secretions from the surface of the mucous throat, as well as the bacteria and viruses present in them. Reviews Aqualor Throat receives only good ones, although many say in them that they did not initially count on any positive result.

Pros and cons
  • Effective treatment and prevention
  • Suitable for children from 6 months
  • Composition based on sea water and plant extracts
  • High price
  • Use with caution in children under three years of age

Top 1. Miramistin

Rating (2022): 4.49
Accounted for 1585 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky, Vrachi.rf, Eapteka
The most popular

Miramistin is the most popular of the drugs presented in the rating, because we managed to find more reviews about it than about other drugs participating in the TOP.

  • Average price: 410 rubles. (150 ml)
  • Producer: Infamed (Russia)
  • Active ingredient: miramistin
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 3-4 times a day for 1 irrigation
  • Side effects: burning, allergic reaction

Miramistin in spray format, according to the annotation, is approved for the treatment of throat diseases in children from only three years of age. However, many doctors prescribe this drug much earlier, including children in the first year of life.The tool is odorless and tasteless, which greatly facilitates its use. The spectrum of action of Miramistin is extensive. It is active against bacteria, viruses and fungi, and is considered a new generation drug with high efficiency and safety. It is possible to use the spray in children under three years of age only as directed by a doctor and strictly following his recommendations for use. Do not spray directly into the child's throat.

Pros and cons
  • Wide spectrum of action
  • Works against viruses, bacteria and fungi
  • It is used not only in ENT practice
  • Lack of taste and smell
  • High price
  • The manufacturer recommends using the spray after 3 years

The best throat sprays for children from 3 years old

When a child turns three years old, the list of drugs available for the treatment of throat expands markedly. But it is still important to remember that sprays can only be used if the baby is able to hold his breath during the spraying of the medicine.

Top 3. Hexoral

Rating (2022): 4.27
Accounted for 905 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky, Vrachi.rf, Eapteka
Convenient application 2 times a day

Most throat sprays help relieve the condition only if they are used up to 6-8 times a day, and only Hexoral works even if it is sprayed into the throat only 2 times a day.

  • Average price: 370 rubles. (40 ml)
  • Manufacturer: Famar Orleans (France)
  • Active ingredient: hexetidine
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 2 times a day, 1 injection
  • Side effects: allergic reaction, dry mouth, nausea

Aerosol Hexoral is one of those drugs that can be used to treat the throat for children over three years old.It belongs to the category of antimicrobial agents effective in the fight against bacteria, fungi, infections and a number of viruses. Also, the aerosol has a slight anesthetic effect, helping to relieve pain already after the first application. It is enough to use Geksoral only 2 times a day, if you do it more often, then there is a risk of burning the mucous membranes. Not all adults like the taste of the product and cause rejection in most children, since it contains alcohol, which can provoke burning and discomfort after it enters the throat.

Pros and cons
  • Effective against bacteria, fungi, infections and viruses
  • Has an anesthetic effect
  • Relieves pain quickly
  • Use only 2 times a day
  • Contains alcohol
  • Causes burning and discomfort
  • May cause burns if used more than twice a day

Top 2. Tantum Verde

Rating (2022): 4.31
Accounted for 1515 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky, Eapteka, Ozon
Most frequently nominated

Spray Tantum Verde is known to almost everyone thanks to both a wide advertising campaign and frequent prescription by doctors. Popularity is confirmed by a large number of reviews.

  • Average price: 305 rubles. (30 ml)
  • Manufacturer: Angelini Acraf S.p.A (Italy)
  • Active ingredient: benzydamine hydrochloride
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 2-6 times a day, the number of injections depends on the weight of the child
  • Side effects: dryness, burning, allergies

Tantum Verde is one of the most popular remedies for sore throat and inflammation. The active substance belongs to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is able to comprehensively affect the tissues of the throat, providing antibacterial and antifungal effects.The pronounced smell and taste in most cases do not cause discomfort in children, but there are exceptions. Side effects are possible, but rare. In some cases, doctors prescribe Tantum Verde to children under three years of age, since the remedy is considered to be sufficiently safe and non-toxic. There are a lot of reviews about this medicine, it gets quite high ratings in them.

Pros and cons
  • Sold without a prescription
  • Quickly relieves pain and inflammation
  • Pleasant taste and aroma
  • Lots of positive feedback
  • Above average cost
  • Not all kids like it

Top 1. Ingalipt

Rating (2022): 4.56
Accounted for 592 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky, Eapteka
The best ratio of price and quality

Ingalipt is relatively inexpensive, but receives a lot of positive feedback, which allows us to say that in this drug the price and quality are in the optimal ratio.

  • Average price: 135 rubles. (30 ml)
  • Manufacturer: Framstandard Leksredstva (Russia)
  • Active ingredient: sodium sulfanilamide, sodium sulfathiazole, thymol, eucalyptus oil, mint oil
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 3-4 times a day irrigation for 1 second
  • Side effects: allergic reaction, burning, perspiration

Spray Ingalipt is actively used in pediatric practice, prescribed for pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other throat diseases in children. The combined composition, which also contains natural oils, has an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and analgesic effect, works against fungi. The tool acts gently, but helps to quickly stop unpleasant symptoms and discomfort when swallowing.The manufacturer warns of potential side effects, but there are no mentions of them in numerous reviews of Ingalipt. There are opinions that the remedy helps only with a mild form of the disease, and in severe cases it is better to use it as an auxiliary drug as part of complex therapy.

Pros and cons
  • Attractive price
  • Natural ingredients in the composition
  • Works against pain, inflammation, germs and fungi
  • Side effects are practically absent
  • Lots of positive feedback
  • Helps only with a mild form of the disease

The best throat sprays for children from 5 years old

Not all throat sprays can still be used by children after the age of five. Many drugs are allowed only from the age of 10 or even 12, so you should not buy drugs without a doctor's prescription.

Top 4. Hexaspray

Rating (2022): 4.07
Accounted for 184 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky
  • Average price: 350 rubles. (30 ml)
  • Manufacturer: Laboratoires Bouchara Recordati (France)
  • Active ingredient: biclotymol
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 3 times a day, 2 injections
  • Side effects: allergic reaction

Hexaspray can be used in children from the age of six. The agent based on biclotymol has antiseptic properties, has an antimicrobial and anesthetic effect. The product has a pleasant texture, similar to an emulsion, which, as it were, envelops the throat, softening irritated mucous membranes. This effect is achieved due to glycerol and anise oil in the composition. The taste and smell of the latter delights someone, while others cause the opposite impression.Hexaspray costs at the level of competitors with a similar effect, but it is not sold in all pharmacies. In general, the drug is worthy of attention, although opinions about it sometimes sound contradictory.

Pros and cons
  • Antiseptic with anesthetic action
  • Emulsion type consistency, moisturizing the throat
  • Anise oil in the composition
  • Not everyone likes the taste and smell of anise

Top 3. TheraFlu Lar

Rating (2022): 4.13
Accounted for 196 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky, Ozon
  • Average price: 330 rubles. (30 ml)
  • Manufacturer: NOVARTIS CONSUMER HEALTH, S.A. (Switzerland)
  • Active ingredient: benzoxonium chloride, lidocaine
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 3-6 times a day, 2 sprays
  • Side effects: allergic reaction, irritation

Theraflu Lar is made on the basis of an antiseptic and an anesthetic, which allows it to take a comprehensive approach to solving the problem of sore throat. It quickly relieves pain, a feeling of dryness and itching, reduces inflammation. This spray is allowed for children from the age of 4 and is prescribed for pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis and a number of other diseases. The taste and smell of the medicine seem unpleasant to many, although there are also opposite opinions in the reviews about it. It is necessary to take into account the presence of lidocaine in the composition, which can cause the development of allergies. In general, doctors and patients highly appreciate Theraflu Lar, although they regard it more as an adjuvant aimed primarily at relieving symptoms.

Pros and cons
  • Has antiseptic and anesthetic effect
  • Quickly relieves pain and discomfort
  • Helps with most ENT diseases
  • Relieves symptoms rather than cures
  • Not everyone likes the sharp taste and aroma

Top 2. Lugol

Rating (2022): 4.32
Accounted for 572 feedback from resources: Yandex.Market, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky, Ozon
Best price

Lugol is a drug known to several generations that can be purchased at the most affordable cost. This allows us to call it the winner in the "Best Price" nomination.

  • Average price: 90 rubles. (50 g)
  • Producer: Doctor (Russia)
  • Active ingredient: iodine, potassium iodide, glycerol
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 4-6 times a day, 1 spray
  • Side effects: rhinitis, urticaria, lacrimation

Lugol is an iodine-based spray that has been known for several generations. It has a pronounced antiseptic effect, effective against bacteria and fungi. Many doctors consider it obsolete and believe that there are enough more modern and better working drugs on the market. But, if you believe the reviews and the number of requests from Internet users, Lugol is still popular. The drug is quite inexpensive, which largely determines its demand. Iodine in the composition can cause an allergic reaction, as well as cause a burn of the mucous membrane. Almost everyone does not like the pronounced smell and taste of the product, which many do not like since childhood.

Pros and cons
  • Low price
  • Effective against bacteria and fungi
  • Known for several generations
  • Unpleasant smell and taste
  • Can cause allergies and mucosal burns

Top 1. Cameton

Rating (2022): 4.34
Accounted for 667 reviews from resources: Yandex.Market, Оtabletkah, Otzovik, Protabletky, Eapteka
The most natural composition

The Kameton spray contains the maximum amount of natural ingredients, which minimizes side effects and guarantees the safety of the product.

  • Average price: 70 rubles.(30 g)
  • Manufacturer: Pharmstandard Leksredstva (Russia)
  • Active ingredient: camphor, chlorobutanol, eucalyptus rod-shaped leaves oil, levomenthol
  • Dispensed from pharmacies: without a prescription
  • Dosage: 3-4 times a day, 1 spray
  • Side effects: allergic reaction

The drug Kameton is available in spray and aerosol format, both options are approved for use in children from the age of five. The combined composition based on camphor, menthol, eucalyptus oil and chlorobutanol has an antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anesthetic effect, and also has an expectorant and mucolytic effect. Kameton will be useful for pharyngitis, laryngitis, rhinitis and other ENT diseases. The tool has been known for a very long time, it has a democratic cost, but in terms of its effectiveness it may be somewhat inferior to analogues with a more powerful composition. Despite this, the popularity of this spray is quite large.

Pros and cons
  • Affordable price
  • Natural ingredients in the composition
  • Combined composition with multidirectional action
  • Rare side effects
  • Helps only with a weak and moderate course of the disease
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  1. Victoria
    Forgot Oralcept. It uses the same active substance as Tantum Verde, but it costs less. You can splash even small children from three years. Not an antibiotic, so there are no side effects + does not kill the immune system. For sore throats, I spray Oralcept for both children. It also has a pleasant, minty taste. Miramistin is also pretty good, but the younger one doesn’t like it, refuses to splash.

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